Quantity Engineer - Civil Engineering - Didcot

Trant Engineering Limited; Vale of White Horse; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering company is seeking a Quality Engineer for a site-based role in Didcot, focusing on large civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have experience working on energy projects and understanding of National Grid procedures. Responsibilities include monitoring quality, supporting documentation, and liaising with clients. This role offers opportunities for career development and attractive company benefits, including annual leave and pension.

Benefits

24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Flexible Working

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistant Program

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Engineering within construction industry.
• Prior experience on heavy civils site.
• Understanding National Grid procedures and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Manager with ITPs and Quality Plans.
• Liaise with client on variations and issues.
• Produce Quality Performance Reports.
• Oversee quality of work delivered by subcontractors.
• Attend quality meetings and inspections.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Attention to detail

Report Writing

Client communication

Strong IT skills

Education

ISO9001 related Qualification

CSCS

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

Full time

Didcot, United Kingdom

Civil

We are recruiting for a Quality Engineer to join our Energy Division, working in a site-based role based on a large civil engineering project in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Works comprise of RC structures, roads, drainage, paving, steel frame and exterior cladding.

The Quality Engineer will have experience of working on energy projects for National Grid and understand their policies and SR procedures. This role will suit an individual who is able to manage and solve issues in relation to quality management and site delivery.

Responsibilites includebut are not limited to:

• Support the Quality Manager in the production, review, updates and implementation of the relevant ITP’s, Quality Plans and inspections and all other quality related activities
• Interpretation of project specifications and communication of requirements to the project team, liaising with client in relation to variation, concessions and issues raised.
• Monitoring and measuring Management System effectiveness, including data/root cause Analysis, Auditing (corrective and improvement action) and report writing
• Ensuring CA following RCA is implemented and closed out in a timely manner
• Producing Quality Performance Reports against Audit Criteria, Objectives / KPI’s, Contractual Requirements Development of contractual and project related quality documentation, including records of inspection and test plans, support the completion of quality documentation packages supporting installation, completion and commissioning
• Overseeing quality of work delivered by subcontractors and engage/support development and review of QA plans and ITPs produced by Subcontractors.
• Attend staged inspection on behalf of Trant Engineering Limited
• Review and approve project records/documentation on behalf of Trant Engineering Limited
• Review & approve ITP and Quality Plans
• Producing Quality Performance Reports against Audit Criteria, Objectives / KPI’s, Contractual Requirements
• Review O&M manuals to ensure compliance
• Raise & close out non-conformities including defects
• Attend quality meetings
• Read and understand Engineering Drawings
• Support the site team in delivering the works and ensuring notices and inspections are undertaken and completed to a high standard

Background/Skills:

• A background in Quality Engineering within the construction industry
• Current or previous experience within a heavy civils site environment
• Understanding of National Grid procedures and industry standards
• Report Writing/ Presentation Skills
• Experience in a client facing role
• Strong IT skills (MS Office and SharePoint)
• High attention to detail/accuracy
• Certified Internal/Lead Auditor/Internal auditing advantageous but not necessary
• Experience of GIS substations and ISS security works preferred but not necessary

Qualifications:

• An ISO9001 related Qualification
• CSCS

About Trant:

Trant Engineering Ltd has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully deliver complex turnkey engineering projects within the Process & Water, Energy and Defence sectors. Our in-house multi-disciplinary services include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, supplemented by the design and manufacture of Control Panels, MCC’s, PLC’s, SCADA and automation systems.

We have over 1000 employees and a healthy forward order book with a targeted turnover of £150m this year, it is an exciting time to join the business.

Company benefits:

At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development within a professional and friendly safe working environment. We value our employee’s and strongly support and encourage individuals to gain professional qualifications, whilst offering the opportunity to work on projects of differing sizes within a variety of industry sectors.

Our company benefits package includes;

• 24 days annual leave (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice scheme to buy further annual leave
• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working (based on a core-hours system)
• Hybrid working (some roles)
• 1 x Professional Membership paid annually
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistant Program
• Bike to Work Scheme

Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability, or age.

To apply for this role, please send your CV to [e-mail] or call to speak to the Internal Recruitment Team 02380 665544

** Applicants must have the right to work in the UK